Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Sixth Report - Funding for Levelling Up
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
HC 744
Published 26 May 2023
Government response
Funding for Levelling Up: Government's response to the Committee's Sixth Report · published 26 Oct 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Deferred
Para 84
UK Shared Prosperity Fund's 3-year allocation causes difficulties for long-term programmes
Conclusion
One criticism of the UKSPF, which has been reiterated is that funding is only allocated for 3 years. In comparison, previous EU funding was allocated over 7 years. The shorter time frame for this replacement fund has caused difficulties for …
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Government Response Summary
The government notes the UKSPF's alignment with the three-year Spending Review cycle and states it will continue to consider feedback about longer-term funding allocations during preparations for the next Spending Review.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Deferred
Commit to longer-term funding programmes beyond the current UKSPF 3-year cycle
Recommendation
The Government needs to find a way to provide certainty of funding for a period of time which is more than the three years under the UKSPF. We have seen in the local government sector what a detrimental effect short-term …
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Government Response Summary
The government states the UKSPF aligns with the three-year Spending Review cycle and will continue to consider feedback on longer-term funding during preparations for the next review.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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